The Central Valley chapter of Honor Flights annually takes 200 veterans to visit Washington, DC. Each mission consists of a flight, a two-night stay, and a visit to the nation's capitol for 70 attendees. The trip focuses on visiting their military memorials and other sites in Washington, DC. Missions begin with a meet and greet for veterans, followed by the flight, local American Legion Post BBQ dinner, a visit to the US Capitol, WWII Memorial, Navy Memorial (Lone Sailor), US Marine ... 阅读更多
The Central Valley chapter of Honor Flights annually takes 200 veterans to visit Washington, DC. Each mission consists of a flight, a two-night stay, and a visit to the nation's capitol for 70 attendees. The trip focuses on visiting their military memorials and other sites in Washington, DC. Missions begin with a meet and greet for veterans, followed by the flight, local American Legion Post BBQ dinner, a visit to the US Capitol, WWII Memorial, Navy Memorial (Lone Sailor), US Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima), Air Force Memorial, and the National Museum of the US Army, followed by a banquet dinner, all in the first Vietnam War memorial with time for reflection, trips to other notable DC sites such as Arlington Cemetery, dinner and a hotel stay. As many veterans are older and have specific needs, we have volunteer medical staff who attend the mission. Each veteran is assigned a volunteer to support their (and their family members') needs while in DC. The guardian may be required to push a wheelchair or be on hand to help find their way. Our volunteer team provides all logistics management for the trip, including transportation in the city, hotels, and meals. We offer a helping hand, listening ear, and open heart throughout the journey for veterans who were not welcomed home when they returned but deserve our gratitude for their service.
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